System and method for autonomously controlling fluid refill station
US12358780B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2007/329
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for autonomously controlling a fluid refill station (FRS) includes a sensor that generates an input signal indicative of an amount of fluid in a tank of an autonomous truck and a central controller. The central controller monitors the amount of fluid in the tank and assigns the autonomous truck to the FRS if the amount of fluid has reached a minimum threshold value. The central controller determines an alignment of the tank of the autonomous truck with a fluid outlet of the FRS, directs the FRS to refill the tank with fluid if the tank is in alignment with the fluid outlet of the FRS, and directs the FRS to stop refilling the tank when the amount of fluid in the tank has reached a maximum threshold value. The central controller marks the FRS as non-functional based on a determination of an anomaly with the FRS.
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